O'Dwyer's Nov. '26 Technology PR & AI Issue'

Public Relations News & PR Firms Coverage

Latest PR firm news, commentary & professional development.

Last Updated: Thu., Oct. 15, 2026 @ 5:04 pm

FGS Global Acquires The Russell Group

Thu., Oct. 15, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

FGS Global & The Russell GroupFGS Global has acquired The Russell Group, a DC-based lobbying shop with strengths in the food and agricultural sectors.

WSSU Wants to Enroll Marketing Firm

Thu., Oct. 15, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

WSSUWinston-Salem State University seeks an executive strategic marketing and communications firm to serve as an advisor to chancellor Bonita Brown and her cabinet.

Qorvis Adds Diplomacy Ace

Thu., Oct. 15, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

VictorShiblieQorvis has named Victor Shiblie senior advisor to boost its international network and global business opportunities.

DuBois Takes PA Post at AIB Data Centers

Thu., Oct. 15, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Pierre DuBoisPierre DuBois has taken the VP-public affairs post at AIB Data Centers, developer of the digital infrastructure for AI hosting and high-performance computing workloads.

PR Firm News: MMGY, R&R Partners Join Forces

Thu., Oct. 15, 2026

By Steve Barnes

MMGYMMGY and Las Vegas-based R&R partners are joining forces under parent company MMGY Global... HarrisQuest, the brand and reputation intelligence platform from The Harris Poll, launches HarrisQuest MCP (Model Context Protocol), which lets users easily connect an AI assistant to external data and tools... Curious Orange, a Dublin-based firm that offers strategy, creative design, digital performance marketing, and AI-enabled workflows, launches Curious Orange Live, a dedicated live experiential marketing agency.

On the Move: Allison Adds Golin Ketchum's Brophy

Thu., Oct. 15, 2026

By Steve Barnes

VIctoria BrophyAllison Worldwide names Victoria Brophy EVP, head of corporate and technology in Europe. Brophy comes to the firm from Golin Ketchum London, where as EVP she built and led the London Corporate Affairs practice... Avenue Z promotes Bristol Jones to SVP of PR... MSQ, a challenger marketing and technology services group, hires James Townsend as group CEO... The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center appoints Molly Biwer as chief communications and marketing officer, effective Nov. 16.

Swiss Cheer Assn. Looks for Branding Boost

Wed., Oct. 14, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Swiss CheerThe Swiss Cheer Association seeks proposals to develop a comprehensive new visual identity that communicates its professional aspirations.

Commentary

Countdown Begins for WH Press Sec. Zacharia

Wed., Oct. 14, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Katie ZachariaWill White House press secretary Katie Zacharia remain on the job for two or three Scaramuccis?... President Trump reaches a new low with wicked deal to buy diesel from his puppet-master Vladimir Putin... Russian influence operations pump out more than 900 stories in impersonated western media outlets to undermine support for Ukraine.

Longacre Guides Ancora's Run at Big Yellow Group

Wed., Oct. 14, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

ANcoraLongacre Square Partners represents Ancora Holdings as it urges the board of Big Yellow Group to conduct a strategic review of the UK’s No. 1 self-storage company.

On the Move: Signal Group Adds Feron

Wed., Oct. 14, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Josie FeronSignal Group, a DC-based public affairs firm, hires Josie Feron as director. Feron was most recently communications director for the Office of Congresswoman Deborah Ross (D-NC)... Moburst, a mobile-first digital agency driven by a proprietary AI program, appoints Etgar Shpivak as VP of marketing... Howard University hires Jasmine Gurley as senior director of public relations in the Office of University Communications.